PILATES REFORMER
A reformer may include a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion. The reformer may also include a carriage slidably coupled to the frame, where the carriage is movable along a length of the frame. The carriage is configured to be selectively and releasably coupled to the first end portion of the frame, and selectively and releasably coupled to the second end portion of the frame.
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This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/719,874, filed Apr. 13, 2022, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/197,004, filed Jun. 4, 2021, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/233,011, filed Aug. 13, 2021, each of which are hereby fully incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
BACKGROUNDThe present disclosure relates to a fitness apparatus, specifically, a pilates reformer, and more specifically, an “at-home” pilates reformer offering virtual, live and/or interactive fitness instruction, having desirable aesthetic qualities, and the ability to collapse for ease of transport and/or storage purposes.
SUMMARYOne general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; a carriage slidably coupled to the frame, where the carriage is movable along at least a portion of the length of the frame; and a screen assembly rotatably coupled to the frame at the second end portion of the frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; and a carriage slidably coupled to the frame, where the carriage is movable along at least a portion of the length of the frame, where the carriage is configured to be selectively and releasably coupled to the first end portion of the frame or the second end portion of the frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; a carriage slidably coupled to the frame, where the carriage is movable along at least a portion of the length of the frame, where the carriage includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion extending underneath the frame and wrapping around at least a portion of the frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a carriage for an exercise machine, including a platform and a support frame configured for supporting the platform, where the support frame extends downward from the platform a first distance, then extends inward, and then extends upward a second distance, and where the support frame includes at least one moving member disposed between the platform and a bottom section of the support frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a carriage, including a platform and a support frame configured for supporting the platform, where the support frame includes at least one spring or pneumatic cylinder extending between a first end and a second end, where the first end of the at least one spring or pneumatic cylinder is configured to selectively engage a first connection mechanism of a frame, and where the second end of the at least one spring or pneumatic cylinder is configured to selectively engage a second connection mechanism of the frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a base extending between a first end and a second end; a carriage slidably supported by the base; a screen assembly rotatably coupled to the base at the second end of the base, where the screen assembly is configured to be rotatable from a first position, generally perpendicular to the base, to a second position, generally parallel to the base; and a wheel assembly extending outwardly from the first end of the base, where the wheel assembly is configured to allow the reformer to stand in a substantially upright position.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; and a carriage slidably coupled to the frame, where the carriage is movable along a length of the frame, and where the carriage is configured to be selectively and releasably coupled to the first end portion of the frame, and selectively and releasably coupled to the second end portion of the frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; a carriage slidably supported by the frame and movable between the first end portion and the second end portion; and a screen assembly rotatably coupled to the frame at the second end portion of the frame, where the screen assembly is configured to be rotatable from a first position, generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the frame, to a second position, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame.
Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a reformer, including a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; a carriage slidably supported by the frame; a screen assembly rotatably coupled to the frame at the second end portion of the frame, where the screen assembly is configured to be rotatable from a first position, generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the frame, to a second position, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame, such that a center of gravity of the reformer is shifted towards the first end portion of the frame; and a handle disposed at the second end portion of the frame, where the handle is configured to allow the second end portion of the frame to be lifted away from a surface on which the reformer is disposed, and rotated about the first end portion of the frame that is still on the surface.
A reformer according to the present disclosure may include any combination of the features described above and/or the original as-filed claims.
Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention will be, or will become, apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be within the scope of the invention.
The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings and description. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, like referenced numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views.
Various aspects are described below with reference to the drawings in which like elements generally are identified by like numerals. The relationship and functioning of the various elements of the aspects may better be understood by reference to the following detailed description. However, aspects are not limited to those illustrated in the drawings or explicitly described below. It also should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale (although certain drawings may be drawn to scale and relied upon as such), and in certain instances details may have been omitted that are not necessary for an understanding of aspects disclosed herein, such as conventional material, construction, and assembly.
For purposes of promoting an understanding of the presently disclosed embodiments, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It should nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
In the present application, the term “configured to” is used to describe structural limitations in a particular manner that requires specific construction to accomplish a stated function and/or to interface or interact with another component(s), and is not used to describe mere intended or theoretical uses. Relative terminology and broader terms such as “generally,” “about,” “substantially,” and the like will be understood by those of skill in the art as providing clear and definite scope of disclosure and/or claiming. For example, the term “substantially perpendicular to the surface 105” will be understood as not requiring exactly 90 degrees relative to the surface 105, but rather including that and functional equivalents.
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In some embodiments, the base 12 also includes a metal tubing 34 (e.g., as shown in
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In some embodiments, the plate 30 and/or the cover 36 may be optional. For example, as shown in
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In some embodiments, the support frame 39 may include a lower portion 40 and a middle portion 42 disposed between the upper portion 38 and the lower portion 40. The upper portion 38 may include a padding material applied to add comfort for a user of the reformer. The lower portion 40 is configured as rigid tubing to support the upper portion 38 thereon, at least partially extends underneath the frame 18, and wraps around at least a portion of the frame 18. In some embodiments, as shown in
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With this configuration, the grooves 62 of the first and second rails 24 and 26 are not open from the top and the moving members 60 (e.g., wheels 60) of the carriage 28 are invisibly received in the grooves 62, which is advantageous for shielding a user from the moving members 60 (e.g., wheels 60), thereby preventing clothing, hair, and/or body parts from accidental and unsafe engagement with the moving members 60 (e.g., wheels 60). This configuration is also advantageous for allowing a cover 36 to be wrapped around the base 12 without affecting the use of the reformer 10 (e.g., without affecting the movement of the carriage 28 on the upper surface 64 of the base 12). In some embodiments, as shown in
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A first connector 76 is coupled to the first end 72 of the at least one spring 70 and configured to be releasably coupled to the first end portion 20 of the frame 18. A second connector 78 (e.g., as shown in
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In some embodiments, manipulation of the first actuation mechanism 82 selectively moves a connection mechanism (e.g., a gripping mechanism) into engagement with or disengages the connection mechanism from the first connector 76. Movement of the connection mechanism may be accomplished by any suitable mechanical and/or electromechanical means, including but not limited to a series of gears, springs, tracks, linkages, and/or servo motors. In some embodiments, the first actuation mechanism 82 may be a push button/switch, where a user may push the first actuation mechanism 82 downwards to move the connection mechanism downwards, into engagement with the first connector 76, and locked in place, and where a user may further push the first actuation mechanism 82 again to disengage the connection mechanism from the first connector 76 and move the connection mechanism upwards.
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The button 82, the latch/lock 85, and the spring 81 are configured such that when the latch/lock 85 is in the upper position, if the first connector 76 moves into the first receptacle 80, the first connector 76 will contact the latch/lock 85, urge the latch/lock 85 to move downwards first against the biasing force of the spring 81, and as the first connector 76 continues to move into the first receptacle 80, it allows the spring 81 to bias the latch/lock 85 upwards into engagement with the first groove 88 on the first connector 76. This configuration is advantageous for preventing the first connector 76 from damaging by allowing the latch/lock 85 to move down and out of the way if the first connector 76 moves into the first receptacle 80 when the button 82 is in the first state. This configuration is also advantageous for permitting the first connector 76 to couple to the end of the reformer, even when the latch/lock 85 is in the upper position, thereby allowing a user to complete the coupling, even though the latch/lock 85 is not in the intended (down) position for coupling.
Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first actuation mechanism 82 may be configured such that a user may push the first actuation mechanism 82 downwards to move the connection mechanism downwards, into engagement with the first connector 76, and then by rotating the first actuation mechanism 82 in a first direction, to lock the connection mechanism in place. To unlock the connection mechanism, a user may rotate the first actuation mechanism 82 in an opposite second direction, and then by pulling the first actuation mechanism 82 up, a user may disengage the connection mechanism from the first connector 76 and move the connection mechanism upwards.
In some embodiments, for example, as shown in
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For example, moving the second actuation mechanism 86 to the first state may move the connection mechanism towards the second connector 78, and when the second actuation mechanism 86 is in the first state, the connection mechanism engages the second connector 78 (e.g., the connection mechanism may be in the form of a fork and engages the second connector 78 via the second groove 90 on the second connector 78); moving the second actuation mechanism 86 to the second state may disengage the connection mechanism from the second connector 78 and move the connection mechanism away from the second connector 78. Movement of the connection mechanism may be accomplished by any suitable means, including a series of gears and/or linkages. In some embodiments, the second actuation mechanism 86 may be a push button and the connection mechanism may be a latch/lock, as discussed above with respect to the first actuation mechanism 82, and for the sake of brevity, the configuration and the operational mechanism of the second actuation mechanism 86 in the form of a push button will not be repeated.
Any configurations of the first and second connectors 76 and 78 and the corresponding connection mechanisms on the frame 18 may be provided, as desired and/or needed, without departing from the scope of the present invention, as long as the connection mechanisms can selectively engage the first and second connectors 76 and 78, respectively, by manipulating the corresponding actuation mechanisms.
With the above configuration of each spring, receptacle, and actuation mechanism, when the carriage 28 is coupled to the first end portion 20 of the frame 18, resistance is provided to the carriage 28 via tension in the spring(s) 70 when the carriage 28 is moved towards the second end portion 22 of the frame 18, and when the carriage 28 is coupled to the second end portion 22 of the frame 18, resistance is provided to the carriage 28 via tension in the spring(s) 70 when the carriage 28 is moved towards the first end portion 20 of the frame 18. Advantageously, this configuration allows the user to selectively and releasably couple the carriage 28 to the first end portion 20 of the frame 18 or the second end portion 22 of the frame 18 (e.g., as shown in
An actuation mechanism (and related connection mechanism) and a receptacle may be provided for each spring, and at each end of the frame 18. The number of springs included in the middle portion 42 of the carriage 28 and the number of receptacles and corresponding actuation mechanisms on each end of the frame 18 may be varied, as desired and/or needed, without departing from the scope of the present invention, as long as each end of each spring can be selectively coupled to or decoupled from a corresponding receptacle on a corresponding end of the frame 18 by transitioning a corresponding actuation mechanism between a first state and a second state.
The carriage 28 can be equipped with any kind of biasing mechanism, although in preferred embodiments, the carriage 28 is equipped with a spring or a pneumatic cylinder. In some embodiments, the at least one spring 70 may be replaced with another structure/member/element, including but not limited to at least one pneumatic cylinder, without departing from the scope of the present invention, as long as when the carriage 28 is coupled to the first end portion 20 of the frame 18, resistance is provided to the carriage 28 when the carriage 28 is moved towards the second end portion 22 of the frame 18, and when the carriage 28 is coupled to the second end portion 22 of the frame 18, resistance is provided to the carriage 28 when the carriage 28 is moved towards the first end portion 20 of the frame 18. The ends of another structure/member/element (e.g., the at least one pneumatic cylinder) may be coupled to respective connection mechanisms on the frame 18 in the same manner as discussed above with respect to the embodiments including at least one spring 70.
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Advantageously, with the carriage 28 being configured to be coupled to the first end portion 20 of the frame 18 or the second end portion 22 of the frame 18 to provide resistance in opposite directions, a single platform 92 can be used in conjunction with the carriage 28 to achieve functions of two platforms disposed on both of the first and second ends 14 and 16 of the base 12. That is, when a carriage is coupled to only one end of a reformer via one or more springs, it only provides resistance to movement in one direction. Thus, to perform a variety of Pilates maneuvers requiring a fixed platform and a carriage that resists movement away from a fixed platform, and a carriage that resists movement toward a fixed platform, multiple platforms are required (e.g., at opposite ends of the reformer). Advantageously, in the embodiments of the present application, the same variety of maneuvers may be performed with a single platform 92, by selectively engaging one or more springs on the carriage 28 at opposing ends of the reformer 10.
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In some embodiments, a screen assembly 96 may be rotatably mounted on the base 12 to provide virtual, live and/or interactive fitness instruction. For example, as shown in
The screen assembly 96 includes a screen 98 and an arm 100 extending outwardly from the second end portion 22 of the frame 18. The arm 100 extends between a first end portion 102 and a second end portion 104, where the first end portion 102 of the arm 100 is rotatably coupled/connected (e.g., via a first rotatable joint 101, as shown in
In some embodiments, the first rotatable joint 101 may be configured to allow the arm 100 to rotate or pivot about a first axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 95 of the frame 18 in a Z direction, and the first rotatable joint 101 may be configured to allow the arm 100 to rotate or pivot about a second axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 95 of the frame 18 in a Y direction. In some embodiments, the second rotatable joint 103 may be configured to allow the screen 98 to rotate or pivot about the first axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 95 of the frame 18 in the Z direction, and the second rotatable joint 103 may be configured to allow the screen 98 to rotate or pivot about the second axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 95 of the frame 18 in the Y direction.
For example. the screen assembly 96 may be configured such that the screen 98 can rotate left and right relative to the arm 100 (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, when the carriage 28 is moved to the first end portion 20 of the frame 18, the screen assembly 96 can be folded down towards the first end portion 20 of the frame 18 to occupy at least part of a space occupied by the carriage 28 when the carriage 28 is moved toward the second end portion 22 of the frame 18, such that the reformer is in a folded state. For example, referring to
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With the configuration of the screen assembly 96 and the pair of bars 106, the reformer 10 is configured to transition between an unfolded state (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, in both the unfolded state (e.g., in a substantially horizontal position) and the folded state (e.g., in a substantially upright position) of the reformer 10, the length 91 (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, in both the unfolded state and the folded state of the reformer 10, the width 93 (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, in the unfolded state of the reformer 10, the height 97 (e.g., as shown in
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Accordingly, the reformer 10 is configured to transition between a substantially horizontal position with respect to the surface 105 (e.g., as shown in
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In some embodiments of the reformers disclosed herein, one or more sensors may be provided for purposes of providing usage data, analysis, and/or feedback to a user of the reformer, during use. For example, one or more position sensors may be provided on the rail, the slidable carriage, the extendible platform, the handles fixed to the reformer, the optional straps, pulleys, and handles, and/or the screen, and arm supporting the screen. As another example, one or more position sensors may be worn by a user of the reformer, for example, in toe socks, grip gloves, or other articles of clothing. As a further example, one or more force sensors and/or force transducers, or tension sensors, may be provided for each of the plurality of springs mounted on the carriage.
Suitable position sensors include capacitive displacement sensors, Eddy-current sensors, Hall effect sensors, inductive sensors, laser Doppler vibrometer (optical) sensors, linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) sensors, photodiode array sensors, piezo-electric transducer sensors, ultrasound, RFID, etc. Suitable forces sensors include load cells, strain gages, force sensing resistors, etc.
It is envisioned that data collected from one or more of the above sensors may be communicated (wired or wireless) to a processing unit (whether associated with the reformer, or remotely), and used to provide real-time and/or post-usage data, analysis, and/or feedback, for example, on the screen of the reformer. Such data, analysis, and/or feedback may include, but is not limited to, “pose tracking” (i.e., the ability to achieve and/or maintain specific poses, or pilates maneuvers), usage time, carriage speed, strap or pulley speed, spring tension levels, etc.
In some embodiments of the reformers disclosed herein, a camera may be provided, in addition to, or as an alternative to, the one or more sensors described above, for capturing images and/or video of a user of the reformer. The images and/or video may be used for providing analysis and/or feedback to a user of the reformer, whether in real-time, or post-usage, for example, on the screen of the reformer. In some embodiments, a trained pilates instructor in a remote location may provide the analysis and/or feedback to a user of the reformer, for example, on the screen of the reformer. In other embodiments, position sensors in or associated with the camera may be used to provide the analysis and/or feedback to a user of the reformer.
Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the claims.
One skilled in the art will realize that a virtually unlimited number of variations to the above descriptions are possible, and that the examples and the accompanying figures are merely to illustrate one or more examples of implementations.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various other modifications can be made, and equivalents can be substituted, without departing from claimed subject matter. Additionally, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation to the teachings of claimed subject matter without departing from the central concept described herein. Therefore, it is intended that claimed subject matter not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but that such claimed subject matter can also include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims, and equivalents thereof.
In the description above, specific details are set forth to provide an understanding of claimed subject matter. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that claimed subject matter can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, devices, or systems that would be known by one of ordinary skill have not been described in detail so as not to obscure claimed subject matter.
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “one aspect,” or “an aspect” can mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with a particular embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of claimed subject matter. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “in on aspect,” or “an aspect,” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment(s) or to any one particular embodiment described. Furthermore, it is to be understood that particular features, structures, or characteristics described can be combined in various ways in one or more embodiments. In general, of course, these and other issues can vary with the particular context of usage. Therefore, the particular context of the description or the usage of these terms can provide helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn for that context.
Claims
1. A reformer, comprising:
- a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion; and
- a carriage slidably coupled to the frame,
- wherein the carriage is movable along a length of the frame, and
- wherein the carriage is configured to be selectively and releasably coupled to the first end portion of the frame, and selectively and releasably coupled to the second end portion of the frame.
2. The reformer of claim 1, wherein when the carriage is coupled to the first end portion of the frame, resistance is provided to the carriage when the carriage is moved towards the second end portion of the frame, and wherein when the carriage is coupled to the second end portion of the frame, resistance is provided to the carriage when the carriage is moved towards the first end portion of the frame.
3. The reformer of claim 1, wherein the carriage includes a spring or a pneumatic cylinder extending between a first end and a second end, wherein a first connector is coupled to the first end of the spring or the pneumatic cylinder and configured to be releasably coupled to the first end portion of the frame, and wherein a second connector is coupled to the second end of the spring or the pneumatic cylinder and configured to be releasably coupled to the second end portion of the frame.
4. The reformer of claim 1, wherein the carriage includes a plurality of springs or a plurality of pneumatic cylinders, and wherein each spring of the plurality of springs or each pneumatic cylinder of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders offers a different level of resistance to movement of the carriage.
5. The reformer of claim 3, wherein the first end portion of the frame includes a first actuation mechanism, wherein the first actuation mechanism is configured to selectively and releasably engage the first connector, wherein the second end portion of the frame includes a second actuation mechanism, and wherein the second actuation mechanism is configured to selectively and releasably engage the second connector.
6. The reformer of claim 4, wherein the first end portion of the frame includes a plurality of first actuation mechanisms, wherein each first actuation mechanism of the plurality of first actuation mechanisms is configured to selectively and releasably engage a first end of a spring of the plurality of springs or a first end of a pneumatic cylinder of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders, wherein the second end portion of the frame includes a plurality of second actuation mechanisms, and wherein each second actuation mechanism of the plurality of second actuation mechanisms is configured to selectively and releasably engage a second end of a spring of the plurality of springs or a second end of a pneumatic cylinder of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders.
7. A reformer, comprising:
- a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion;
- a carriage slidably supported by the frame and movable between the first end portion and the second end portion; and
- a screen assembly rotatably coupled to the frame at the second end portion of the frame,
- wherein the screen assembly is configured to be rotatable from a first position, generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the frame, to a second position, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame.
8. The reformer of claim 7, wherein when the carriage is moved to the first end portion of the frame, the screen assembly can be folded down towards the first end portion of the frame to occupy at least part of a space occupied by the carriage when the carriage is moved toward the second end portion of the frame, such that the reformer is in a folded state.
9. The reformer of claim 8, wherein when the reformer is in the folded state, the height of the reformer is less than 15 inches.
10. The reformer of claim 7, wherein the screen assembly comprises a screen and an arm extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion of the arm is connected to the second end portion of the frame via a first rotatable joint, and wherein the screen is connected to the second end portion of the arm via a second rotatable joint.
11. The reformer of claim 10, wherein the first rotatable joint or the second rotatable joint is a ball joint.
12. The reformer of claim 10, wherein the second rotatable joint is configured to allow the screen to rotate or pivot about a first axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the frame in a Z direction, and wherein the second rotatable joint is configured to allow the screen to rotate or pivot about a second axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the frame in a Y direction.
13. The reformer of claim 10, wherein the first rotatable joint is configured to allow the arm to rotate or pivot about an axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the frame in a Y direction.
14. A reformer, comprising:
- a frame extending between a first end portion and a second end portion;
- a carriage slidably supported by the frame;
- a screen assembly rotatably coupled to the frame at the second end portion of the frame, wherein the screen assembly is configured to be rotatable from a first position, generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the frame, to a second position, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame, such that a center of gravity of the reformer is shifted towards the first end portion of the frame; and
- a handle disposed at the second end portion of the frame, wherein the handle is configured to allow the second end portion of the frame to be lifted away from a surface on which the reformer is disposed, and rotated about the first end portion of the frame that is still on the surface.
15. The reformer of claim 14, further comprising a bar disposed at the first end portion of the frame, wherein the bar is configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein when the bar is in the first position, at least a portion of the bar is above the frame, and the bar allows the reformer to be placed on the surface, and wherein when the bar is in the second position, it provides support to the frame such that the frame can stand in a substantially upright position, where the longitudinal axis of the frame is substantially perpendicular to the surface.
16. The reformer of claim 14, further comprising a moving component disposed at the first end portion of the frame, wherein the moving component is configured to allow movement of the frame when the second end portion of the frame is lifted away from the surface.
17. The reformer of claim 14, wherein the reformer is configured to transition between a substantially horizontal position with respect to the surface and a substantially upright position with respect to the surface, and wherein in either position of the substantially horizontal position and the substantially upright position, the length of the reformer is less than 94 inches.
18. The reformer of claim 14, wherein the carriage is movable between the first end portion of the frame and the second end portion of the frame, wherein when the carriage is moved to the first end portion of the frame, the screen assembly can be folded down towards the first end portion of the frame to occupy at least part of a space occupied by the carriage when the carriage is moved toward the second end portion of the frame, such that the reformer is in a folded state.
19. The reformer of claim 14, wherein when the screen assembly is in the second position, the height of the reformer is less than 15 inches.
20. The reformer of claim 14, wherein the weight of the reformer is less than 145 pounds.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 9, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 15, 2023
Patent Grant number: 12036440
Applicant: Frame Innovative Technologies Corp. (Miami Beach, FL)
Inventors: Melissa Bentivoglio (Miami Beach, FL), Lee Belzberg (Miami Beach, FL)
Application Number: 18/107,576